How To Be More Successful By Being Physically Fit

Could you imagine if your energy levels were endless and you could turn water into wine?

Okay, maybe not turn water into wine but imagine if you felt great, all the time. I know. It seems like a dream, but really, it's not.

Having the energy and superhuman power to be a business professional is easier than it sounds.

Lets be honest.

 

Most business professionals are slouched over a desk getting 5 colds a year with high blood pressure. Sadly, I've been there.

This is a pretty crappy place to be but you can overcome it and kick start your health to be a better business professional.

Here are 5 benefits of being physically fit and how they can make you more successful:

1) Know who you are by being confident

When you feel good, you look good and when you look good you're confident. Being physically fit encourages confidence by giving you the tools to stand up straight, look people in the eye and speak with conviction. 

This sends signals not only to yourself but also to others that you're proud and confident in who you are.

People do business with confindent people. They know their products and / or services, they know themselves and they definitely know their clients. 

2) Boost in brain power = boost in revenue

We've all heard that exercise is heart healthy but it also has significant benefits for your noggen (yes, that's your head).

If your brain is working better the more ideas you'll generate and the more rational you'll become. This is associated by a direct link to an increase in revenue. 

3) Trash the feeling of stress by learning to cope with it

Being physically fit gives you the added benefit of receiving a constant flow of endorphins. These little brain neurotransmitters are your "feel-good" source and can be contributed to stress reduction.

The less stressed you are the more coherent and rational you'll be. Who wants to work for or deal with an irate maniac? Being able to cope with stress is crucial to becoming more successful.

4) If you're more efficient, more opportunities will open

One of the best benefits of being physically fit for business professionals is its ability to make you more productive. It boosts your energy, makes you alert and increases your confidence. All 3 of these produce a spike in your productivity.

We can conclude that the more productive you are the more gets done, right? Being more productive opens the door to added possibilities.

5) The more fuel you have, the more effort you can give the world

We can all feel like a drag during the day, it's normal. But another benefit of being physically fit is the spike in energy you'll experience. By delivering more oxygen and nutrients to your organs you'll feel like a new person. Okay, maybe not a new "person" but better than you did before.

The more energy you have, the more you can get done. The more you get done, the better off your business will be.

Be warned that there's one drawback to being fit. The I-need-to-be-more-fit-and-cardio-is -the-only-way-to-get-there mentality. Never, ever, ever get stuck in the mindset that you must do cardio to lose weight. If you enjoy running half marathons, triathlons, and bicycling for 50 miles, thats great. But never think you have to if you don't enjoy it. Remember follow your passions.

Damian@FitnHealthy